cap sleeve
noun
: a very short sleeve (as on a dress) that hangs over the edge of the shoulder without extending along the underside of the arm
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The casual style is elevated with details like a chest pocket, crew neckline, cuffed cap sleeves, and a slight A-line silhouette that provides a flattering shape.
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Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 28 Apr. 2026
On this feminine top, cap sleeves pair with vertical stripes to help elongate your torso.
—Aashna Gheewalla, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
The cap sleeves are very flattering, and the material feels high quality.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Apr. 2026
The mock neck, cap sleeves, and gold hardware cinching the waist give it a polished, elevated look that could easily pass for something much pricier.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 14 Apr. 2026
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Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 28 Apr. 2026
On this feminine top, cap sleeves pair with vertical stripes to help elongate your torso.
—Aashna Gheewalla, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
The cap sleeves are very flattering, and the material feels high quality.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Apr. 2026
The mock neck, cap sleeves, and gold hardware cinching the waist give it a polished, elevated look that could easily pass for something much pricier.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 14 Apr. 2026
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“Cap sleeve.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cap%20sleeve. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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